Amio Poi by Jessica Strassburg

Amio Poi

Knitting
June 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch
in Not Importaint
US 6 - 4.0 mm
100 - 200 yards (91 - 183 m)
Custom Sized for You
English
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Poi, knit in one piece, custom sized and weighted for you.

Poi refers to both a style of performing art and the equipment used for engaging in poi performance. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. Poi artists may also sing or dance while swinging their poi. Poi can be made from various materials with different handles, weights, and effects (such as fire).
Poi originated with the Māori people of New Zealand, where it is still practiced today. Poi has also gained a following in many other countries. The expansion of poi culture has led to a significant evolution of the styles practiced, the tools used, and the definition of the word “poi.”
Beginners often learn using a simple pair of practice poi, which are typically constructed from soft materials such as socks or stockings that are weighted with soft household objects such as bean bags, juggling balls, balloons filled with legumes, or small toys. Simple poi can also be constructed from tennis balls and lengths of rope.